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Stuffed Strawberry Banana Cookies

Delicious homemade cookies filled with creamy banana and strawberry goodness, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 12 ounces cream cheese, softened Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 large banana, mashed
Cookies
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use good-quality butter for richness.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature Helps with even mixing.
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup strawberries, washed and finely diced The fresher, the better!

Method
 

Prepare the Banana Cream Cheese Filling
  1. Line a plate with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and mashed banana until smooth and creamy.
  2. Drop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto the lined plate and freeze for 1 hour until solid.
Prepare the Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
Assembly
  1. Using a cookie scoop, drop portions of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, flattening each into a disk shape.
  2. Take one of the frozen cream cheese balls and place it in the center of one disk. Top with another flattened disk and seal the edges by pressing them together.
  3. Repeat for the remaining cookie dough, ensuring they are spaced about 2 inches apart on the sheets.
Bake the Cookies
  1. Bake for 16-18 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  2. Let them cool completely on the baking sheets before serving.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.